Man arrested following knife incident in Brighton

Police were called by ambulance to report of a man making threats with a knife inside a property in Roedale Court, Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton at 11.55pm last night (Monday, August 31).

Armed and specialist officers attended to secure the building and bring paramedics to safety.

Police said a distraction device was used and officers safely detained the suspect.

A 33-year-old man was arrested and has been taken into custody for questioning.

No injuries have been reported.

Chief Inspector Jon Carter said: “This is being treated as an isolated incident and there is not any threat to the wider community.

“Thank you to local residents for their patience and understanding as there may have been some disruption in the early hours while this incident was ongoing.”

Anyone with information can report online or call 101, quoting Operation Chervil.

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